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Beach Grass Planting on Spectacle Island

Posted on 05 April 2009 by Boston Harbor

Location:

Spectacle Island

Date:

4/24/2009 - 4/25/2009

Day of Week:

Fri, Sat

Length:

0 Hour(s) and 0 Minutes

Description:

Environmental enthusiasts, families and students are encouraged to celebrate Earth Day, Park Serve Day and National Park Week volunteering on Spectacle Island.

We need hundreds of hands to help plant American beachgrass on Spectacle Island.

This is a great opportunity to get a sneak peek at the park before it opens.

Event will happen on Friday, April 24 & Saturday, April 25. There are 2 shifts each day. We are no longer accepting reservations for the second shift on Saturday, the 10am boat is full. For more details and to register for open shifts, follow the “REGISTER NOW” link above.

Offered by:

Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of State Parks and Recreation

With generous support from:

National Park Service, Boston Harbor Island Alliance

Program Fee:

Free

Additional Fee Information:

Donations will be accepted through Boston Harbor Island Alliance. Donations will benefit the park’s volunteer program and help offset the high costs of water transportation.

Program Contact Information:

Mary Raczko
Mary_Raczko@nps.gov
617-223-8637

Reservation Contact:

Mary Raczko
Mary_Raczko@nps.gov
617-223-8637

Directions:

The departure dock will be Fan Pier, 2 Northern Avenue Boston, MA 02210 (adjacent to the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse & near Barking Crab Restaurant)

Website:

http://www.bostonislands.com/isle_spectacle.asp

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